The judge in the murder trial of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has barred anyone wearing Patriots-themed clothing from entering the courthouse during the trial.
Judge E. Susan Garsh, in a court order filed on Friday, wrote, “No person wearing clothing, or a button or other object attached to clothing, or carrying an object that displays any Patriots or other NFL team logo, football-related insignia, or words and/or a photograph that relate in any way to this case will be permitted entry to the Fall River Justice Center during any phase of the trial.”
Garsh said she was setting ground rules for the public and the media during the trial to “ensure the safety and well-being of all trial participants. . . and the dignity of the proceedings,” as well as to follow court rules on media access.
The judge said that, once a jury has been selected, nine seats in the courtroom will be allocated to the defendant’s family or friends; nine to the victim’s family, friends, or victim witness advocate; three to camera operators; 20 to members of the news media; and 20 to other members of the public.
Twenty-eight rules were set out by Garsh, including that seats be allocated each day on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public will be allowed into the courthouse at 8 a.m. People who leave the courtroom will not be able to reserve a seat.
The courthouse’s law library will be used as an overflow room, where members of the public can see and hear what is taking place in court.
The judge authorized three pool cameras: one for broadcast TV, one for the Web, and one for still photography.
Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to a first-degree murder charge in the slaying of Odin L. Lloyd in North Attleborough in 2013. He will be tried in Bristol County Superior Court in Fall River.
Martin Finucane can be reached at martin.finucane@globe.com.